In line with one of the Coalition’s core objectives, outlined in its Launch Statement—to build alliances and partnerships with relevant stakeholders—the panel convened a diverse group of trade and climate experts to engage in dialogue with Coalition representatives, fostering collaboration.

The event provided an opportunity for participants to share experiences and perspectives on concrete and effective trade-related actions that have the potential to accelerate climate action and climate-resilient sustainable development on the ground. During the panel, the Coalition shared examples of trade-related collaborative actions by Coalition Members that advance the global climate agenda.

Questions for Discussion

1. After years of emphasizing the importance of trade-related cooperation to respond to the climate crisis, where is progress being made, and what approaches are proving effective?
2. What are some concrete examples of positive trade-related actions that can help accelerate climate action and climate-resilient sustainable development on the ground?
3. Considering the complex political landscape, what are the key priorities and concrete opportunities for cooperation and collective action on trade, climate, and sustainable development? What role can Trade Ministers play in advancing these efforts, and where and how can collaboration with the climate community be strengthened?

Welcome 

• Christophe Bellmann, Secretariat, Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate (Moderator)

High-level Remarks

• Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition.
• Rachel Kyte CMG, Special Envoy on Climate 2024, United Kingdom
• H.E. Will Nankervis, Ambassador for Climate Change, Australia
• H.E. Elizabeth Thompson, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Barbados for Climate Change, SIDS, and the Law of the Sea, Sherpa to the Climate Vulnerable Forum Vulnerable Twenty Group (CVF-V20) 

Panel Discussion 

• Arunabha Ghosh, Special Envoy of the COP30 Presidency for South Asia, Founder & CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water
• Philippe Varin, Chair, International Chamber of Commerce
• Luz Maria de la Mora, Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• Teh Lian Tai, Head of Secretariat, FACT Dialogue, Ministry of Plantation and Commodities Malaysia
• Theo Mitchell, Director, Climate - Europe and International, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
• Ellie Belton, Senior Policy Advisor – Trade and Climate, E3G

Closing by Moderator